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GE Healthcare Vivid S70, ultrasound device

Company
Ge Vingmed Ultrasound As Strandpromenaden 45 Horten Norway
Recall Initiated
May 30, 2023
Posted
July 10, 2023
Recall Number
Z-2125-2023
Quantity
14 units

Reason for Recall

GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Vivid ultrasound systems cannot boot up in a timely fashion. If this occurs, it can delay availability of the device in time-critical emergency situations.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Lot / Code Info

Software versions: V203, v204

Root Cause

Process design

Action Taken

GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to its consignees on 05/30/2023 by mail (traceable means). The notice explained the problem with the instrument and provided the following: "You can continue to use your device. Please follow clinical practice guidelines, which include having a backup imaging plan when performing time-critical examinations or image-guided interventions." The devices will be corrected at no charge to the consignee.

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